Our guest blogger, bohoSarah's hubby Jason gives you a peek inside the magical and inspiring duo that is DePetra.
Sometimes in life when you are looking for something
special you run into special people, and that is exactly what happened to me
when I was looking for a birthday gift for the one I love, my wife bohoSarah. Not just any gift, but
something with meaning, something special, something spiritual in a way. When I met Lorena and Cynthia (the sisters who own and create every piece that is DePetra) I knew that I was at the right place. They are known for hand-making small leather pouches that are carried by a highly detailed necklace in which you
can store all of your special keepsakes in.
As soon as I saw one it reminded me of something a Cherokee Indian
would have worn to carry their most prized possessions. To me it wasn't just a piece of jewelry, it
was more than that...it had it's own spirit about it. The more I worked with the DePetra Sisters, the
more I realized I was absolutely right.
These ladies are unique and highly talented artists in their own
right. They are so passionate about
their pieces and you can certainly tell when you lay eyes on the detail and the workmanship.
For myself, I was
instructed to bring small items that meant something to Sarah, where I obliged
by bringing a gold Italian good luck charm, a small cross, and other special
pieces from our travels. They sewed
each one on to the pouch, and the rest of the mementos will enter the pouch over
time. It's the most unique item I have
ever bought. It turned out unique and edgy and completely Sarah. What a Combo! To make a long story short - I got my lady
something special for her birthday and she absolutely loves it....but the best
part for me was the journey and meeting these amazing women along the way. It's not just about jewelry, it's more than
that. It's passion, love, and
spirituality.
Thanks Lorena & Cynthia, you ladies Rock!
